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Hello all, and welcome to the Yaoi-Con 2008 Cosplay Contest! NOTE: There will be no online registration this year. See below for information about on-site registration.
General Information Keep your eye on the schedule for the exact time and room information to make sure you don't miss out! And since we'd like to keep the event as fun (and safe) as possible for everybody, here are all the basics on the Categories, Rules, Guidelines, and Procedures. If you have any questions ladies (and gents) you can e-mail the [ Cosplay Coordinator ]. [top] Categories - Best Individual Costume
- Best Group Costume
- Best Individual Skit
- Best Group Skit
- Wild Card
[top] Rules - Cosplay competition is open to all registered attendees of Yaoi-Con.
- Each entry should not run past TWO MINUTES. You are not required to use the full time limit, but please keep it in mind for any performance ideas you have for yourself or your group. Exceeding the time limit will disqualify your entry, and we'd hate to see that happen after all the time and planning you've put into it.
In line with the above, please keep the set up for your entry as short as possible and be sure to let the Coordinator know in advance if you'll need any help from the staff.
- While Yaoi-Con is for everyone 18 and over, we still need to refrain from OVEREXPOSURE. As temping as it might be, NO nudity allowed.
Costumes must be designed to allow you to ascend and descend the stairs to the stage, as well as fit through standard doorways. Only competitors and designated Yaoi-Con cosplay volunteers are permitted in the Green Room at all times and in the exhibition room during run-through. - Safety first! No jumping onto or off of the stage, no acrobatics (including cartwheels or handsprings). If more than one person is on the stage, fighting or martial arts sequences MUST be performed at ¼ speed. Any "weapon" included the performance MUST pass through security.
- NO substances that can be potentially harmful to people or damaging to costumes, other property, or equipment are permitted on the stage. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
- combustion-based effects (open flames, fire, explosives, flash paper)
- silly string
- water
- paint
- tobacco
- powders
- any goo or slime
- props or parts that shatter
- Nothing may be thrown from the stage.
- What goes on stage with you must be removed from the stage quickly and easily by you. Please be respectful to the acts that follow in the same way you want the others to respect you.
- No live animals.
- No audience-participation presentations or skits. Encouraging clapping or calling out along with cues is acceptable, but nothing that would bring an unplanned member of the audience into a performance at random. Presentations must take place only on the stage with approved participants.
- You may surprise the audience with antics or actions on stage, but NOT the Cosplay staff. If you are planning something unusual (or completely new), let us know well in advance. We promise to keep the information strictly confidential, but we need to be aware for everyone's safety.
- Yaoi-Con's Code of Conduct still applies to all cosplay. We're bound by not only the hotel rules and regulations, but also local and state laws. Please be aware of these rules when planning your performance, and if you're not sure about something, be sure to ask the staff. We're more than happy to help out.
*SPECIAL NOTE: The Cosplay Coordinator has absolute authority to eliminate anyone from the competition on the basis of taste, danger to audience or fellow contestants, violation of these rules and guidelines, or any reason deemed sufficient. If you're found to be in violation, there will be no appeal. [top] Procedures The number of entries will be limited to 20 to help keep all the con programming on track. Stay tuned for registration details.
Cosplay sign-up will be Saturday morning next to the Yaoi-Con volunteer/info booth from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. (NOTE: This information is subject to change. Please see final con schedule for final time and location.) The general assembly for all participants will be announced at a later date. EVERYONE will need to return for final curtain call one hour prior to the event's start time. A standing microphone will be available on the stage to use per request. If you would like the Master of Ceremonies to read any narration or give any special introductions, please prepare a 3x5 note card with the desired material for the Coordinator. Audio tracks MUST be in MP3 FORMAT, SINGLE SONG, ON A SINGLE CD -- NO tapes or personal MP3 players will be accepted. Your CD should be marked with your name or name of your cosplay group, your badge name and badge number. To help prevent confusion, please be certain to clearly mark your CD. We will only be able to play from the beginning of a track, so plan for this when making your CDs. The Cosplay competition may be video taped or photographed by Yaoi-Con for judging, archival, or promotional purposes. By entering, contestants give permission for their image and/or skits to be recorded.
**SPECIAL NOTE** Cosplay participants will not be automatically granted seating for the Bishounen Auction. All those wanting to attend the auction must follow the Main Events Ticketing Procedures. |
